How to pronounce misconceptions
Say it like mih-skun-SEP-shunz. Misconceptions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEP).
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- mih
- skun
- SEP
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misconceptions pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- skunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of misconceptions
American and British speakers say misconceptions in essentially the same way: /mɪskənˈsɛpʃənz/ in the US and /mɪskənˈsɛpʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: mih-skun-SEP-shunz.
What does misconceptions mean?
- plural of misconception How to pronounce misconception
Questions about saying misconceptions
How do you pronounce misconceptions?
Say mih-skun-SEP-shunz. The American pronunciation is /mɪskənˈsɛpʃənz/. In British English it is /mɪskənˈsɛpʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misconceptions?
Misconceptions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEP). Broken into parts: mih · skun · SEP · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say misconceptions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪskənˈsɛpʃənz/ and the British form is /mɪskənˈsɛpʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.